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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom

I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.

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Category Archives: Software
To Find Out Version of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Via the Command Line
I am running a LAMP server on Slicehost. I always have to look up how to determine the version of each component of the LAMP server I am running. I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.04.4 (Hardy). In my case, here … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Linux, Software, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Apache, LAMP, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Slicehost
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Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom
So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Computers, Development, Entrepreneurship, Micro ISV, Software, Technology, Twin Roots
Tagged C, Java, Learning, Programming Classroom, Rex Jaeschke, Visual Basic
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Why Backblaze Is My Choice For Online Backup Provider
I chose Backblaze as my online backup service provider for one year (possibly, longer). It was actually a tough choice. I was weighing many options. Do I just go with the well-known leaders (by customer base), such as Mozy or … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology
Tagged Backblaze, Backup, Carbonite, Chris Pirillo, DropBox, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, SpiderOak, Twitter
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Choosing an Online Backup Service – Revisited
[Update 3: After tweeting Backblaze about me not being able to use their service because of no Mac support -- I get a reply inviting me to their private beta. Thanks Backblaze! But now my decision is that much harder … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology, Windows
Tagged Backblaze, BackJack, Carbonite, DropBox, Leo Laporte, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, Scott Bourne, SpiderOak, TWiT, Twitter
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Choosing a Windows Web Host Is Difficult – It’s A Jungle Out There
UPDATE: I added 2 more hosts to my short list A friend of mine is looking for a host for his website. His website is old school, with a bit of original ASP and, now, SQL Server 2005 (it was….gasp….SQL … Continue reading
Posted in .NET, Software, Technology, Windows
Tagged Arvixe, ASP, CrystalTech, DiscountASP.net, ReliableSite.Net, Server Intellect, SoftSys Hosting, SQL Server, Web Hosting
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Mac Personal Finance Software: iBank Wins, Moneywell Has Promise, Who Knows About Quicken Financial Life
iBank will be my Mac financial application, as imperfect as it may be. But it is by far the best and most complete financial software package out there for my needs (and if you include iBiz, it would match Microsoft Money in most, if not all, facets). I will wait and see what happens with Moneywell, and I am intrigued by the upcoming release Quicken Financial Life (although I am disappointed I cannot be a part of the beta). Continue reading
Gmail Accounts and the Mysterious Dot Caper
GMail treats dots (.) in accounts specially for some reason. Here is my story. Continue reading
In Search of Good Mac OS X Software for my Apple MacBook Pro
Please help me choose a good financial software package, blogging software program and anti-virus program for my Mac. Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Blogging, Mac, Software
Tagged Anti-Virus, Blog Writing, Finances, Microsoft Money, OS X, Quicken, Windows Live Writer
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